CarouselCome August, Jane's Carousel, the 1922 beauty with 48 horses and two chariots, will be unveiled in its new home: not just a choice Dumbo site of Brooklyn Bridge Park, but within a Jean Nouvel pavilion.

GearE. Vogel Boots, 19 Howard [Crosby/Lafayette] 212.925.2460. This family-owned business has been making custom riding boots since 1879.

Hermès, 691 Mad [62nd] 212.751.3181, has a full saddle shop, as well as their classic, hand-rolled silk twill scarves with horses. Their downtown store is at 15 Broad [Wall/Exchange] 212.785.3030.

ArtworkKathy Partridge does paintings of equine subjects, including hunt scenes.

Central ParkThe Times reports that for the first time in 100 years, Central Park will be home to horses when a new brick barn opens south of the Zoo. It will house equine members of the Mounted Parks Enforcement Patrol. 'Monty' and 'Pete' will be the first to bunk there.